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Let the Design Begin…

Supply Chain Shaman

It was held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. On Wednesday, the theatre at the Michigan League was bursting at the seams to hold over 500 attendees. Most companies are still struggling with “what good looks like” and “what defines supply chain excellence.” The conference was low-key.

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SCI IMPACT! vs. the Beer Game

Supply Chain Insights

Recently I had the opportunity to go to Llamasoft headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan to play the game they have programmed for Supply Chain Insights around supply chain strategies and inside-out versus outside-in processes, SCI IMPACT! Screenshot of SCI IMPACT! Results Example.

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It’s About Time for a new “World Class Supply Chain” Paradigm

NC State SCRC

As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University in 1992, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative. To drive centralized buying I had to dive down into the Bill of Materials and do a cross-tab.

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American Software Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 Results

Logility

a Traverse City, Michigan based innovator of supply chain network design software. This annual award honors IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. million and purchased Starboard Solutions Corp., Company and Technology. a supply chain network optimization solution for approximately $6.5 million.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

Headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, it has multiple local plants, as well as facilities in China, Hungary, and Mexico. Having an immediate view helps Mar-Bal excel at being responsive and helpful to its customers. A case in point is Ventura Manufacturing, an award-winning company that serves a range of markets globally. Looking Ahead.

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The Logistics of Building a Brand with Chip Humitz

The Logistics of Logistics

Chip earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Advertising and Marketing from Michigan State University. LUDWIG+ excels in mind-blowing digital technology, infectious social media, brilliant strategic planning, laser-focused media planning, efficient media buying, insightful analytics, and a wicked creative powerhouse.

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Is it Time for to Move Away from “World Class Supply Chains”?

NC State SCRC

As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative, led by Professor Robert Monczka. They combined related functions such as purchasing, inventory control, receiving, and stores under the authority of one individual.